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- 9th
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Students are introduced to the concept of human embryology. Individually, they complete an exercise in which they determine which trait they got from which family member. In groups, they identify and label the reproductive organs of males and females. As a class, they discuss the moral and ethic issues involved with test tube babies to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students examine organs from dogs and cats to study reproduction, embryology, and the identification of cancer. They record their observations at both the gross and microscopic levels. They present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct an experiment to control the breeding of Japanese Medaka fish. They collect the fertilized eggs, and daily view and record the fish's embryological development to compare the stages to human development. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a game that may be used to review and reinforce embryological terminology and concepts. They create a game board and question cards while promoting cooperative learning. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students observe the two major developmental pathways (protostome and deuterostome). They analyze data regarding differences in nucleotide sequences and construct a phylogenetic tree. They observe the similar evolutionary history shared by echinoderms and chordates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a place mat to attain the following objectives: determine the important ideas, concepts, and definitions relating to a list of embryological terms. Match the terms with their definitions and create short quizzes for them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students observe the embryological development in the zebrafish. Developmental hierarchy from three germ layers is studied in depth. Research is validated on the body plan of the embryo. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the embryonic development of human, chicken and fish embryos. They create a detailed outline of similarities and differences among the three embryos at various stages of development. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate techniques that can be used to observe the development of the chick embryo. They explore the environment in which the chick develops and how it can be manipulated. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students identify evidence of change in species using fossils, anatomical similarities, and embryology. They identify homologous structures and arrange the steps of fossil formation. Students complete a group of selection of organisms by embryological similarities. Full Review »
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